Strange birds!
The zebra is an animal from central and southern Africa. It’s amember of the horse family. It’s very recognisable thanks to its black and white stripes. Apparently, the original species were more grey than black.
May 24, 2023
The Belgian 10,000-franc banknote
Among the last Belgian banknotes was the 10,000-franc banknote with the effigy of King Albert II and Queen Paola. The note would currently be worth €250. They were not used very much because, at the time, it was a very large amount of money. Very few people did their shopping with this banknote. It was used from 1997 to 2001.
May 10, 2023
Happy birthday Penny Black!
The first stamp in the world, the Penny Black, was issued on 01 May 1840. Today, Delcampe is wearing its colours to celebrate philately!
May 1, 2023
And, so we dance!
A few weeks ago, Dave Hill, one of our regular chroniclers, sent me some postcards from his collection. They feature a dance from the Auvergne region of France called the “bourée”. I really liked the subject and decided to share it with my dear readers.
April 27, 2023
The banknote that caused a scandal!
In this “World of Collecting” video, I’ll tell you all about the banknote that caused a scandal in its day – because it had the word “SEX” on it! Want to find out more? Watch the video!
April 18, 2023
The wedding of a Princess is well worth a stamp surcharge!
A little more than a century ago, Monaco was celebrating the wedding of Princess Charlotte at the Principality’s cathedral.
April 13, 2023
Post Luxembourg celebrates the first century of the first commemorative stamp sheet in the world!
Sheets of stamps, or souvenir sheets, are highly sought after by collectors. They feature an illustration in which there is one, or several stamps. The sheets are often issued to celebrate an event. They are known as commemorative sheets.
March 27, 2023
The construction of the Eiffel Tower…as if you were there!
In this new World of Collecting video, experience the construction of the Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous monuments in the world, with Sébastien Delcampe.
March 20, 2023
Delcampe Magazine Collections Classiques n°5 is now available!
Whether you are a deltiologist, a philatelist, a numismatist or a photography enthusiast, enjoy your new Delcampe Magazine Collections Classiques now!
March 16, 2023